Research objectives

Dr. Arindam Sarkar , Department of Geography
Purash Kanpur Haridas Nandi College Website: https://pkhnm.ac.in/
Email ID: arindam.srkr1@gmail.com
Research Objectives
Dr. Arindam Sarkar
Department of Geography
Purash Kanpur Haridas Nandi College
arindam.srkr1@gmail.com

Definition…
The objectives should be specific and reflect the question that we are
asking. Different research questions and objectives will require different
methodology (Glasziou, et al. 2004)
Purpose statements are realized through a set of research objectives or
questions. Clearly formulated objectives (or questions) will help focus your
research, structure your literature review, and guide your research
design/methodology. Research objectives (or questions) serve to narrow
the purpose statement and are linked directly to the research findings.
Research objectives (or questions) are the specific things you will achieve
(or questions you will answer) in your research in order to accomplish your
overall purpose (University of Saskatchewan).
Reference: Glasziou P, Vandenbroucke J, Chalmers I.(2004) Assessing the
quality of research. BMJ. 2004;328:39-4
https://vpresearch.usask.ca/documents/research-process/research-facilitation/sshrc-
tips/Purpose_and_Objectives.pdf

Research, Research Question and Research Objectives
 Research is an organized scientific and meaningful
investigation of a specific problem or issue.
 Research question is
How to solve specific problem?
How to address the specific issue?
How to attempt towards getting solution of the
problem?
 Research objective: Investigation and analysis of
problem to solve the problem.

Background of formation of Research Objectives
 Brief literature survey
 Find out research gap
 Formation of research question
 Objectives should be closely related to
the statement of the problem

Characteristics
 Objective is associated to find out answer of research question or
testing of research hypothesis.
 Research objectives tells about what the research is trying to
achieve.
Research objectives clarify about the purpose of research.
 Aim of the research can be determined by research objectives.
 A research objectives indicate population of interest, and the nature
of of variable ( dependent and independent).
 Research objective is associated with the statement of purpose
 Research objective has set up to find out the answer of research
question.
 Exact meaning of the research can be provided by the objectives of
research
 Research objectives is able to provide content of research
 With out specific objective research has no meaning.

Characteristics
 Formation of hypothesis is also related to research objectives.
 Structure and component of research design is deeply attached with
research objectives.
 Methodologies can be set up according to objectives.
 Collection of data is related to research objectives.
 Method of data collection as well as sampling depends on research
objectives.
 Types of data has been used fro study depends on specific
objectives.
 Formation of research frame work is also associated with research
objectives.
 Time frame and duration of research depends on objectives.
 Validation and reliability of research depends on objectives.
 Research objective is the main focal point of research.

Characteristics
 Research objective is a clear view of research.
 Research objective provides direction of scientific investigation.
 Research objective has been derived from the purpose of the
study.
 Identification , measurement and description of variables
depends on focal objectives of research.
Relationship and dissimilarities between the variables can be
identified with the direction of objectives.

Purpose of Research Objectives
 Focus on study
 Avoid unnecessary data collection
 Understanding , identify and solve the problem
 Plan of research
 Reduce time duration of research
 Specify about required data type, method of
collection and sampling
 Set detail methodology
 Interpretation and analysis of data with scientific
manner

Types of Research Objectives
 General Objectives
 Specific Objectives
 Immediate Objectives
 Ultimate Objectives

Prime Concern of Research Objectives
SMART RFLOUM
S Specific R Relevant
M Measurable F Feasible
A Attainable L Logical
R Realistic O Observable
T Time bound U Unique
M Measurable

Method of Objective Set up
 Objectives should be set up in details
 Objectives should be set up chronologically
 Objectives should be set according to need
and problem
Objective should be properly defined
 Objectives should be based on realistic
condition (observation) , it should not be on
assumption
 Specific use of action verb should be needed

Action Verb in Formation of Research Objectives
To assess To analyze
To identify To establish
To find out To investigate
To determine To examine
To compare To explore
To find To test
To verify To differentiate
To calculate To compare
To describe To inquire

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